{"product_id":"akios-shin-gyokura-green-tea","title":"Akio's Shin Gyokuro Green Tea","description":"\u003cp\u003eProduced in the Yame region of Japan, Akio’s Shin Gyokuro is a shaded loose-leaf green tea with deep, rich umami and a hint of natural sweetness. Made from young, delicate leaves, it yields a smooth, full-bodied cup reminiscent of \u003cem\u003efukamushi, \u003c\/em\u003eor deep-steamed teas.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne of Japan’s most renowned cultivars, Yabukita produces a well-balanced tea with bright, vibrant flavors and subtle herbal and mineral undertones—qualities often found in high-altitude mountain-grown teas. Enjoy this tea as a moment to focus and ground yourself, bringing a sense of calm to wherever your day leads.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eAbout the farmer:  \u003c\/em\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eAkio Kurihara is a nationally recognized, fourth-generation, award-winning tea farmer. He is one of six growers working a small, secluded plot in Yame where this tea is produced. His work aims not only to share the depth and complexity of umami-rich Yame tea, but also to preserve and showcase the region’s knowledge and craftsmanship.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eIngredients:  \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003eshade-grown Yabukita green tea leaves\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMade by:  \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eAkio Kurihara + Comins Tea\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:  \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYabe-mura, Yame-shi, Fukuoka prefecture, Japan\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecifications:  \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e50 g\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUse:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUse 4 tsp of tea for every 6.8 oz. (200 mL) of water, \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eheated to 176\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e℉.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eSteep for 1 minute, or until desired.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eThese tea leaves can be brewed up to four times—just place the leaves to one side and reuse.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFurther Reading:  \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003eSince 2007, Rob \u0026amp; Michelle Comins have traveled the world building lasting relationships with growers to bring exceptional, flavorful selections to tea drinkers everywhere. Each tea reflects their commitment to environmental care, responsible cultivation, and the communities of growers they work with. Comins balances quality and value, making loose leaf tea an everyday pleasure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eDiscover more loose leaf teas in our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.bostongeneralstore.com\/collections\/comins-tea\" title=\"Comins Tea | Boston General Store\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eComins Tea collection\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Comins Tea","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43705582911553,"sku":null,"price":32.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0211\/7300\/files\/akios-shin-gyokuro-green-tea-boston-general-store-4441423.jpg?v=1780057628","url":"https:\/\/www.bostongeneralstore.com\/products\/akios-shin-gyokura-green-tea","provider":"Boston General Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}